used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
Adhem
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From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
divisible by two
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The stranger was young, with a friendly smile.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
Ismail
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From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
Scotty
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From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He was relaxed as he sat in a comfortable chair, but it was the same kind of relaxation one sees in a panther or another of the great cats.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The stranger was young, with a friendly smile.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stranger was young, with a friendly smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ismail ben Adhem Rick awoke with the setting sun in his eyes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Rick knew, without even asking, that this lean, bronzed, good-looking Egyptian was a police officer and that he probably was a very good one.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading He yawned luxuriously and turned over to look at the clock, then sat upright in bed at the sight of Scotty and a stranger.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The stranger was young, with a friendly smile.
